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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 228.67, 315.47 and 145.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 228.67, 315.47 and 145.82 is: 201.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    228.67 : 315.47 = 145.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    228.67/315.47 = 145.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    228.67x = 315.47 × 145.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    228.67x = 46,002.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,002.44/228.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.18

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